Adventure-proof Waterproof (to 15 m)*, shockproof (from heights of up to 2 m)**, freeze-proof (to -10°C), & dustproof***, this camera is ready for your every stylish adventure. Strong & irresistible A stunning combination of robust functionality with minimalist design, this camera looks as chic in the city as it does on the ski slopes. Shoot at the speed of life Capture full-resolution images of fast-moving subjects at up to 15 frames-per-second (fps), or focus on one spot & shoot at up to 60 fps. Step up on quality Trust your memories to a camera that can deliver. The powerful CX-format CMOS image sensor delivers superior images, even in low light. Spot-on shooting The Nikon 1 advanced hybrid AF (autofocus) system focuses so fast you can shoot the action without delay. Capture precisely focused photos & movies, every time—even in low light. Superior image quality The CX-format CMOS sensor offers a 14.2-megapixel resolution, & the ISO range goes up to 6400 for beautiful low-light detail. Action control A whole new dimension to shooting ease, even when you’re wearing gloves. Simply hold down the Action Control button, then tilt the camera to adjust settings or review what you’ve captured. Track your adventures: Support for GPS & GLONASS means you can record your exact location in the image data (EXIF). Instant sharing: Send photos straight from the camera to your smartphone or tablet***** using the WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter. Easily share your adventures or preview images on a larger screen. Movie magic: Get the best of two worlds & capture full-resolution photos (aspect ratio 3:2) while filming a Full HD movie. Just press the shutter-release to snap the photo; movie recording is not affected. Where are you? Track your altitude or underwater depth with the dual altimeter/depth gauge. Check your position with the electronic compass & use the virtual horizon to avoid photos with sloping lines. Advanced Movie Mode: Select Advanced Movie Mode, & you can effortlessly change manual exposure settings to set shutter speed & aperture before or during shooting. Or you can film with a smaller frame size & achieve dramatic effects in extreme slow motion. Motion Snapshot: Show more of a moment & bring your stills to life in just one click. The camera creates an easy-to-share “living image” by capturing a moment in time as a short, slow-motion movie that ends with a high-resolution photo. EXPEED 3A: Nikon’s next-generation dual-processing engine processes data at incredible speed for unparalleled performance in any situation. It easily handles the camera’s many processor-intensive tasks, such as high-speed continuous shooting & simultaneous recording of photos & movies. Best Moment Capture: Always get the best shot. Slow View captures up to 20 continuous shots & simultaneously displays them in slow motion on the LCD screen, so you can select the exact moment you want to keep. Smart Photo Selector takes up to 20 high-resolution images & recommends up to five of the best. Live Image Control: The quick, easy way to enhance your photos before you take them. Instinctively adjust settings to freeze action, tweak lighting, or blur backgrounds—you can see the effect your changes will have in real time on the LCD monitor. Creative Mode: Apply filters & effects to still images before you shoot, & access PSAM shooting modes for total control. Try the underwater settings for some undersea artistry & reproduce colours beneath the ocean, lake, or pool in all their natural beauty. Easy outdoor shooting: Extra space between control buttons facilitates easier operation when wearing gloves. The non-slip grip ensures a firm hold, & the Outdoor display mode makes menus clearer & easier to read when shooting under bright sunlight or in murky underwater conditions. Outdoor style: The stainless steel front panel adds a touch of class. Rubber seals at critical locations & an O-ring on the lens mount protect the camera system from water & dust. Double-lock battery & USB/HDMI compartment covers reduce the chance of accidental opening. Waterproof pop-up flash: Waterproof to 15 m, the built-in, compact flash unit illuminates the details of subjects you can get close to, like coral. On l&, illuminate subjects up to 6 m away from the camera. ...

Adventure-proof Waterproof (to 15 m)*, shockproof (from heights of up to 2 m)**, freeze-proof (to -10°C), & dustproof***, this camera is ready for your every stylish adventure. Strong & irresistible A stunning combination of robust functionality with minimalist design, this camera looks as chic in the city as it does on the ski slopes. Shoot at the speed of life Capture full-resolution images of fast-moving subjects at up to 15 frames-per-second (fps), or focus on one spot & shoot at up to 60 fps. Step up on quality Trust your memories to a camera that can deliver. The powerful CX-format CMOS image sensor delivers superior images, even in low light. Spot-on shooting The Nikon 1 advanced hybrid AF (autofocus) system focuses so fast you can shoot the action without delay. Capture precisely focused photos & movies, every time—even in low light. Superior image quality The CX-format CMOS sensor offers a 14.2-megapixel resolution, & the ISO range goes up to 6400 for beautiful low-light detail. Action control A whole new dimension to shooting ease, even when you’re wearing gloves. Simply hold down the Action Control button, then tilt the camera to adjust settings or review what you’ve captured. Track your adventures: Support for GPS & GLONASS means you can record your exact location in the image data (EXIF). Instant sharing: Send photos straight from the camera to your smartphone or tablet***** using the WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter. Easily share your adventures or preview images on a larger screen. Movie magic: Get the best of two worlds & capture full-resolution photos (aspect ratio 3:2) while filming a Full HD movie. Just press the shutter-release to snap the photo; movie recording is not affected. Where are you? Track your altitude or underwater depth with the dual altimeter/depth gauge. Check your position with the electronic compass & use the virtual horizon to avoid photos with sloping lines. Advanced Movie Mode: Select Advanced Movie Mode, & you can effortlessly change manual exposure settings to set shutter speed & aperture before or during shooting. Or you can film with a smaller frame size & achieve dramatic effects in extreme slow motion. Motion Snapshot: Show more of a moment & bring your stills to life in just one click. The camera creates an easy-to-share “living image” by capturing a moment in time as a short, slow-motion movie that ends with a high-resolution photo. EXPEED 3A: Nikon’s next-generation dual-processing engine processes data at incredible speed for unparalleled performance in any situation. It easily handles the camera’s many processor-intensive tasks, such as high-speed continuous shooting & simultaneous recording of photos & movies. Best Moment Capture: Always get the best shot. Slow View captures up to 20 continuous shots & simultaneously displays them in slow motion on the LCD screen, so you can select the exact moment you want to keep. Smart Photo Selector takes up to 20 high-resolution images & recommends up to five of the best. Live Image Control: The quick, easy way to enhance your photos before you take them. Instinctively adjust settings to freeze action, tweak lighting, or blur backgrounds—you can see the effect your changes will have in real time on the LCD monitor. Creative Mode: Apply filters & effects to still images before you shoot, & access PSAM shooting modes for total control. Try the underwater settings for some undersea artistry & reproduce colours beneath the ocean, lake, or pool in all their natural beauty. Easy outdoor shooting: Extra space between control buttons facilitates easier operation when wearing gloves. The non-slip grip ensures a firm hold, & the Outdoor display mode makes menus clearer & easier to read when shooting under bright sunlight or in murky underwater conditions. Outdoor style: The stainless steel front panel adds a touch of class. Rubber seals at critical locations & an O-ring on the lens mount protect the camera system from water & dust. Double-lock battery & USB/HDMI compartment covers reduce the chance of accidental opening. Waterproof pop-up flash: Waterproof to 15 m, the built-in, compact flash unit illuminates the details of subjects you can get close to, like coral. On l&, illuminate subjects up to 6 m away from the camera. ...

Adventure-proof Waterproof (to 15 m)*, shockproof (from heights of up to 2 m)**, freeze-proof (to -10°C), & dustproof***, this camera is ready for your every stylish adventure. Strong & irresistible A stunning combination of robust functionality with minimalist design, this camera looks as chic in the city as it does on the ski slopes. Shoot at the speed of life Capture full-resolution images of fast-moving subjects at up to 15 frames-per-second (fps), or focus on one spot & shoot at up to 60 fps. Step up on quality Trust your memories to a camera that can deliver. The powerful CX-format CMOS image sensor delivers superior images, even in low light. Spot-on shooting The Nikon 1 advanced hybrid AF (autofocus) system focuses so fast you can shoot the action without delay. Capture precisely focused photos & movies, every time—even in low light. Superior image quality The CX-format CMOS sensor offers a 14.2-megapixel resolution, & the ISO range goes up to 6400 for beautiful low-light detail. Action control A whole new dimension to shooting ease, even when you’re wearing gloves. Simply hold down the Action Control button, then tilt the camera to adjust settings or review what you’ve captured. Track your adventures: Support for GPS & GLONASS means you can record your exact location in the image data (EXIF). Instant sharing: Send photos straight from the camera to your smartphone or tablet***** using the WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter. Easily share your adventures or preview images on a larger screen. Movie magic: Get the best of two worlds & capture full-resolution photos (aspect ratio 3:2) while filming a Full HD movie. Just press the shutter-release to snap the photo; movie recording is not affected. Where are you? Track your altitude or underwater depth with the dual altimeter/depth gauge. Check your position with the electronic compass & use the virtual horizon to avoid photos with sloping lines. Advanced Movie Mode: Select Advanced Movie Mode, & you can effortlessly change manual exposure settings to set shutter speed & aperture before or during shooting. Or you can film with a smaller frame size & achieve dramatic effects in extreme slow motion. Motion Snapshot: Show more of a moment & bring your stills to life in just one click. The camera creates an easy-to-share “living image” by capturing a moment in time as a short, slow-motion movie that ends with a high-resolution photo. EXPEED 3A: Nikon’s next-generation dual-processing engine processes data at incredible speed for unparalleled performance in any situation. It easily handles the camera’s many processor-intensive tasks, such as high-speed continuous shooting & simultaneous recording of photos & movies. Best Moment Capture: Always get the best shot. Slow View captures up to 20 continuous shots & simultaneously displays them in slow motion on the LCD screen, so you can select the exact moment you want to keep. Smart Photo Selector takes up to 20 high-resolution images & recommends up to five of the best. Live Image Control: The quick, easy way to enhance your photos before you take them. Instinctively adjust settings to freeze action, tweak lighting, or blur backgrounds—you can see the effect your changes will have in real time on the LCD monitor. Creative Mode: Apply filters & effects to still images before you shoot, & access PSAM shooting modes for total control. Try the underwater settings for some undersea artistry & reproduce colours beneath the ocean, lake, or pool in all their natural beauty. Easy outdoor shooting: Extra space between control buttons facilitates easier operation when wearing gloves. The non-slip grip ensures a firm hold, & the Outdoor display mode makes menus clearer & easier to read when shooting under bright sunlight or in murky underwater conditions. Outdoor style: The stainless steel front panel adds a touch of class. Rubber seals at critical locations & an O-ring on the lens mount protect the camera system from water & dust. Double-lock battery & USB/HDMI compartment covers reduce the chance of accidental opening. Waterproof pop-up flash: Waterproof to 15 m, the built-in, compact flash unit illuminates the details of subjects you can get close to, like coral. On l&, illuminate subjects up to 6 m away from the camera. ...

Adventure-proof Waterproof (to 15 m)*, shockproof (from heights of up to 2 m)**, freeze-proof (to -10°C), & dustproof***, this camera is ready for your every stylish adventure. Strong & irresistible A stunning combination of robust functionality with minimalist design, this camera looks as chic in the city as it does on the ski slopes. Shoot at the speed of life Capture full-resolution images of fast-moving subjects at up to 15 frames-per-second (fps), or focus on one spot & shoot at up to 60 fps. Step up on quality Trust your memories to a camera that can deliver. The powerful CX-format CMOS image sensor delivers superior images, even in low light. Spot-on shooting The Nikon 1 advanced hybrid AF (autofocus) system focuses so fast you can shoot the action without delay. Capture precisely focused photos & movies, every time—even in low light. Superior image quality The CX-format CMOS sensor offers a 14.2-megapixel resolution, & the ISO range goes up to 6400 for beautiful low-light detail. Action control A whole new dimension to shooting ease, even when you’re wearing gloves. Simply hold down the Action Control button, then tilt the camera to adjust settings or review what you’ve captured. Track your adventures: Support for GPS & GLONASS means you can record your exact location in the image data (EXIF). Instant sharing: Send photos straight from the camera to your smartphone or tablet***** using the WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter. Easily share your adventures or preview images on a larger screen. Movie magic: Get the best of two worlds & capture full-resolution photos (aspect ratio 3:2) while filming a Full HD movie. Just press the shutter-release to snap the photo; movie recording is not affected. Where are you? Track your altitude or underwater depth with the dual altimeter/depth gauge. Check your position with the electronic compass & use the virtual horizon to avoid photos with sloping lines. Advanced Movie Mode: Select Advanced Movie Mode, & you can effortlessly change manual exposure settings to set shutter speed & aperture before or during shooting. Or you can film with a smaller frame size & achieve dramatic effects in extreme slow motion. Motion Snapshot: Show more of a moment & bring your stills to life in just one click. The camera creates an easy-to-share “living image” by capturing a moment in time as a short, slow-motion movie that ends with a high-resolution photo. EXPEED 3A: Nikon’s next-generation dual-processing engine processes data at incredible speed for unparalleled performance in any situation. It easily handles the camera’s many processor-intensive tasks, such as high-speed continuous shooting & simultaneous recording of photos & movies. Best Moment Capture: Always get the best shot. Slow View captures up to 20 continuous shots & simultaneously displays them in slow motion on the LCD screen, so you can select the exact moment you want to keep. Smart Photo Selector takes up to 20 high-resolution images & recommends up to five of the best. Live Image Control: The quick, easy way to enhance your photos before you take them. Instinctively adjust settings to freeze action, tweak lighting, or blur backgrounds—you can see the effect your changes will have in real time on the LCD monitor. Creative Mode: Apply filters & effects to still images before you shoot, & access PSAM shooting modes for total control. Try the underwater settings for some undersea artistry & reproduce colours beneath the ocean, lake, or pool in all their natural beauty. Easy outdoor shooting: Extra space between control buttons facilitates easier operation when wearing gloves. The non-slip grip ensures a firm hold, & the Outdoor display mode makes menus clearer & easier to read when shooting under bright sunlight or in murky underwater conditions. Outdoor style: The stainless steel front panel adds a touch of class. Rubber seals at critical locations & an O-ring on the lens mount protect the camera system from water & dust. Double-lock battery & USB/HDMI compartment covers reduce the chance of accidental opening. Waterproof pop-up flash: Waterproof to 15 m, the built-in, compact flash unit illuminates the details of subjects you can get close to, like coral. On l&, illuminate subjects up to 6 m away from the camera. ...

Sony FDR AX100 4K Handycam® Image quality is assured with a 1.0 type Exmor® R sensor & Zeiss lens. NFC & Wi-fi make it easy to share your work. Quick facts: Shoot in revolutionary 4K & add a new sense of depth & clarity to all your movies Realistically capture your memories with a powerful BIONZ X image processor Enjoy bright, clear results even in low light with the powerful ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* optics Shoot the scene just how you want it with two built-in ND filters & easy-to-use manual settings

Features: 4K opens your eyes to a new era of excitement The FDR-AX100 supports 4K (3840 x 2160), the superior-definition format that delivers about four times the resolution of Full HD. It lets you capture incredible detail & bring images to vibrant life.   29mm wide-angle ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens ZEISS lens is fine-tuned specifically for the 4K image standard. Ideal for capturing grand landscapes, it also provides up to 12x optical zoom & up to 24x Clear Image Zoom to allow wide-ranging image expression. Definition is even sharp in the corners of the frame, thanks to the 11 group/17 element lens that incorporates AA (advanced aspherical) & ED lens elements.   Exmor R CMOS sensor delivers multifaceted Full HD support The FDR-AX100 features a large Exmor R CMOS sensor with a light-receiving area that is Approx. 4.9 times larger than 1/2.88 type image sensor. This newly employed sensor enhances image clarity, reduces noise even when shooting in dark environments, & enables image expression that takes full advantage of background defocusing. No.1 image sensor manufacturer for digital cameras & video recorders.* Based on Sony research-April 2012 to March 2013 (50% market share   Advanced BIONZ X image processing engine for higher speed & peerless quality The advanced BIONZ X image processing engine features higher technology than in the previous generation of BIONZ to achieve more faithful reproduction, more naturally vivid & lifelike image quality, & higher resolution capabilities. This Handycam model is equipped with several new features that take advantage of the higher speed processing capabilities. These include By Pixel Super Resolution, Motion Shot Video, Optical Steady Shot & Dual Video Recording.   Support for longer recording time of 4K movies in XAVC S format XAVC S is the format for recording 4K/HD movies, which was developed for consumer usage based on the professional XAVC 4K/HD format. It supports HD 50 Mbps so that consumers can record high-resolution movies even in a heavily movement shot.   Support for HD high bit-rate XAVC S is the format for recording 4K/HD movies, which was developed for consumer usage based on the professional XAVC 4K/HD format. It supports HD 50 Mbps so that consumers can record high-resolution movies even in a heavily movement shot. The use of MP4 playback devices & software does not guarantee that data can be played back in all modes.   High-frame-rate shooting at 120p* & HD resolution The FDR-AX100 supports high-frame-rate shooting at HD image quality (1280 x 720 pixels). Its ability to record at 120p enables slow-motion playback at one-fifth the speed in a 24p environment when post-processing is applied. This capability opens the door to various uses, such as checking the form of rapidly moving athletes. Only available when recording movies in the XAVC S format.   Easy TV viewing via single HDMI cable 4K movies recorded on the FDR-AX100 can be played on a 4K monitor or Full HD monitor* by simply connecting the camera via bundled HDMI cable. 4K monitors support up to 4K resolution at 30p. Requires 1920 x 1080 setting in HDMI output settings menu.   Lens Ring The lens ring enables smooth, natural adjustment of focusing or zooming depending on which mode you select via convenient button.   Manual Dial The manual dial on the side of the body allows swift & easy adjustment of the iris, gain (ISO) & shutter speed.   Built-in ND Filters A choice of selectable Clear, 1/4 filter, 1/16 filter or 1/64 ND (Neutral Density) filters adjusts light levels entering the lens. This gives video-makers the freedom to precisely control shutter speed & aperture for greater creative possibilities. In conjunction with the camcorder’s large image sensor, it allows creation of beautifully smooth ‘bokeh’ background defocus effects without increasing shutter speed even if you’re shooting outdoors in sunny conditions.   Full HD playback on Full HD TV You can also enjoy Super-sampled Full HD playback on your HD TV which automatically down-converts 4K footage to very high quality 2K (Full HD), using the enormous amounts of 4K data.   TRILUMINOS™ Color. A breathtaking way to relive your fondest memories. The supports Sony’s “TRILUMINOS Color, ” allowing you to view photos & movies in rich, natural colors on any TV equipped with a “TRILUMINOS Display.” The expanded color gamut lets you immerse yourself once again in those unforgettably colorful moments, from the complex shades in a shimmering blue sky to the natural tones of a rosy complexion.   Trimming playback of 4K movies on TVs By touching the display panel users can trim the image & display only the section around the touched area as a Full HD movie.   Simultaneously record maximum-quality movies & ready-to-share MP4 movies Record two movies at the same time ?one in the maximum-quality XAVC S or AVCHD format & another in the MP4 format. The XAVC S format is available in the FDR-AX100 & HDR-CX900. The FDR-AX100 can record 4K movies in the XAVC S format.   One-touch remote & one-touch sharing One-touch remote lets you use your smartphone or tablet as a viewfinder & remote control for a digital camera, & one-touch sharing lets you transfer your photos & videos from your camera. Either way, by installing Play Memories Mobile app to your NFC enable Android smartphone or tablet, you can avoid complex set-up sequences & establish wireless connection simply by touching your device to the camera. You are now ready to control your camera from your smartphone to take a photo from a previously out-of-reach spot, or simply be in your own group shot, as well as transfer them instantly to your smartphone for sharing on SNS. No NFC? No problem. You can also pair the devices manually.   Picture Effect Creativity comes easy with FDR-AX100 thanks to Picture Effect with 7 total effects — such as Toy Camera, Soft high key, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Partial Color, High contrast monochrome — which give you the means to transform everyday photos into impressive works of art. As you apply effects, results are shown in real-time on the LCD screen. There is some function like Face detection that cannot be used while using Picture effect.   5.1ch Dolby 5.1ch surround sound recording capabilities let you create professional-level soundtracks that bring out the full potential of your movies. So viewers feel they are part of the action. Notes: Dolby Digital 5.1ch & stereo 2ch recording are supported in the AVCHD format. PCM recording is supported in the XAVC S format.   Accessories Optional accessories expand shooting enjoyment & creative possibilities.   My Voice Cancelling This convenient new feature significantly reduces the intensity of your voice as you shoot, while maintaining the volume of your subject’s voice & other sounds in your surroundings. It accomplishes this feat by detecting where sounds originate & suppressing sound coming from behind the camcorder. Even when you become excited while capturing sporting events or your children, your loud cheers will be reduced to a whisper. Plus you can seamlessly transfer your camera’s data to an external hard drive via USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0. Feature also enables convenient playback of files stored on HDD on camera’s LCD screen. 

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Zacuto Axis Adjustable EVF Mounting Arm The Axis is our most adjustable, universal EVF mounting option! Designed to come from the top of your camera set up, it leaves plenty of room at the lens for focusing & will work with the widest of lenses. It can be easily adjusted & has a wide range to go from a compact shoulder mounted rig like a Recoil to a rear extended position for a comfortable tripod operating position. The Axis EVF mount attaches to your camera via a Z-Rail or compatible rail accessory (not included.) Just slide the Axis on the Z-Rail & lock into place with the red, quick-release, ratcheting lever. We offer many options to mount your Axis depending on your camera set up. The Axis has three main pivoting points that can spin 360 degrees & are controlled independently by red tension levers. Release all three levers to completely reposition the mount or release just one to make single segment adjustments. This means that you can dial in the exact amount of tension on each segment to allow adjustment on the fly without the need to manipulate a lever. Just grab & move. These three independent rotating pivot points give you unlimited positioning options. Attach your EVF with a ¼ 20 screw via the included quick release mount. This quick release EVF mount can slide on & off any of the four sides of the Axis EVF mount rail. No matter the position of the Axis Mount, the four-way Z-Rail keeps your EVF the right way up & in the perfect spot for you. It allows for cradling, under-slinging or standing of your EVF on the rail. The possibilities are endless & the adjustments are super-fast. The Axis can be installed or packed away in seconds. ...

Zacuto Axis Mini for ARM/EVF/ Monitor The Axis Mini is the most adjustable ENG style mount for rosette mounted EVFs, giving you full 360º motion with four adjustment points. Designed to attach to the top of your camera set up, it leaves plenty of room at the lens for focusing & will work with the widest of lenses. It can easily be adjusted with one hand while the rig is on your shoulder. The Axis Mini has extensive articulation for use with a variety of cameras, both shoulder mounted in a Next Generation Recoil or in tripod operating position. It is very small & quick to install & remove. The Axis Mini attaches to your rig via a 15mm rod port at the top of a kit positioned perpendicular to your camera lens. Slide the Axis Mini into the 15mm rod port & clamp into place. The Axis Mini attaches to the EVF via a secure rosette mount. The Axis Mini has three red tension levers that are controlled independently with 360 degree motion. Release all three levers to completely reposition the mount or release just one to make single segment adjustments. You can dial in the exact amount of tension needed at each lever to adjust on the fly. Just grab & move. ...

Particularly designed for cameras with a polarizing half mirror (split beam metering) & Digital cameras. Increases the color saturation of blue skies, removes the unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as glass, water, etc... Use an angle of 45° from the subject & turn the filter into the holder to adjust the polarizing effect. Cokin A Series Filters are recommended for lenses between 36 & 62mm in diameter with a focal length over 35mm. Cokin square filters fit into a holder & are attached to a lens via an adapter ring. There is no need to duplicate filters to fit different size lenses. Up to three filters can be used at once to create unique effects. The photographer has control over the positioning of the effect on the photograph. ...

Very light gradual filter, same colour but lighter tone than standard 121. Recommended for lenses between 36 & 62mm in diameter with a focal length over 35mm. Cokin square filters fit into a holder & are attached to a lens via an adapter ring, the photographer has a number of immediate advantages: ND filters are among those tools which have become indispensable in today's digital technology. They offer the possibility to achieve otherwise unachievable results as they are the real sunglasses for your camera. Typically, ND filters are used when shooting in bright light such as strong sunshine, snowy mountains or on white beaches. ND's filter the entire visible spectrum evenly, allowing light reduction
- reducing the amount of light reaching the CCD, film or tape, without altering the relative spectral distribution of the energy, thus without influence on colour temperature, colour balance or contrast. For this reason they are often referred to as neutral or grey filters. A larger aperture & consequently a smaller depth of field which helps separate subjects from their background (which becomes blurred.) The lens operates then in the range of its best optical performance, say around f/5.6 to f/8 rather than a very small opening where diffraction or other optical artifacts might become an issue. A much slower shutter speed to be used at reasonable aperture, to record movement in subjects such as waterfalls, clouds, cars, seascapes etc. A decrease of the effective ISO of high speed film (above ISO 400) to make it possible to be used outdoors in bright situations. A proper use of cine & video cameras (which have fixed shutter speeds) to film subjects such as snow, sand or other bright scenes which often cause over exposure issues. A closer focus & larger depth of filed in flash macro photography without overpowering the image.
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Progressive graduation from the middle to the top of the filter, same colour as 121 but lower tone. Only ND4 gradual filter. Recommended for lenses between 36 & 62mm in diameter with a focal length over 35mm. Cokin square filters fit into a holder & are attached to a lens via an adapter ring. ND filters are among those tools which have become indispensable in today's digital technology. They offer the possibility to achieve otherwise unachievable results as they are the real sunglasses for your camera. Typically, ND filters are used when shooting in bright light such as strong sunshine, snowy mountains or on white beaches. ND's filter the entire visible spectrum evenly, allowing light reduction
- reducing the amount of light reaching the CCD, film or tape, without altering the relative spectral distribution of the energy, thus without influence on colour temperature, colour balance or contrast. For this reason they are often referred to as neutral or grey filters. A larger aperture & consequently a smaller depth of field which helps separate subjects from their background (which becomes blurred.) The lens operates then in the range of its best optical performance, say around f/5.6 to f/8 rather than a very small opening where diffraction or other optical artifacts might become an issue. A much slower shutter speed to be used at reasonable aperture, to record movement in subjects such as waterfalls, clouds, cars, seascapes etc. A decrease of the effective ISO of high speed film (above ISO 400) to make it possible to be used outdoors in bright situations. A proper use of cine & video cameras (which have fixed shutter speeds) to film subjects such as snow, sand or other bright scenes which often cause over exposure issues. A closer focus & larger depth of filed in flash macro photography without overpowering the image.
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